Public Access to Trust Lands in Knolls Fire Area Closed Temporarily
SITLA Director David Ure issued a temporary closure of trust lands located on the eastern slopes of Lake Mountain, located south of Saratoga Springs in Utah County. All public entry is restricted to protect public safety and allow for wildland firefighting efforts. This closure will be rescinded when the fire is declared controlled by the […]
New GIS Dashboard Features Renewable Energy Leases
SITLA’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team created a new dashboard tool, which maps all current renewable energy leases on Utah trust lands. The dashboard shows each renewable energy lease location, acreage, and other data. SITLA has a growing renewable energy portfolio comprising geothermal, wind, solar, and energy storage. Renewable energy leases have generated $5.8 million in […]
SITLA Completes Aspen Project on Tabby Mountain Block
In late 2019, SITLA launched and completed a 150-acre aspen regeneration project on the agency’s Tabby Mountain Block. This short video, presented to the Utah Legislature last week, documents this successful project.SITLA Forester Adam Robison coordinated and led the project, secured grant funding, researched and selected a project site, and worked alongside a timber harvest […]
SITLA Trust Land Auction Earns $344K for Schools, UofU College of Mines
SITLA held its biannual public auction this week generating $343,900 for two beneficiary endowments, public schools and the University of Utah College of Mines and Earth Sciences. The seven parcels sold totaled a combined 315 acres and are located in Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, and Sevier counties. By law, SITLA retains the mineral estate. All proceeds […]
Treasurer Damschen Announces Record Distributions
Utah State Treasurer David Damschen announced that the Permanent State School Fund will make the largest-ever distribution to Utah schools next year. Schools are slated to receive a record $88.83 million from the Permanent State School Fund in July 2020 – a 7.5% increase from this year’s distribution of $82.66 million and a 20% increase […]
Back to School with $82.66 Million in Trust Funds
Changes to Oil and Gas Royalty Reporting
The agency has made changes to R850-5-300 to clarify the requirements for payors of oil and gas royalty, effective June 1, 2019. Should you have comments or questions, please contact: LaVonne Garrison [email protected] 801-538-5197
New Oil and Gas Rules
The agency has revised its oil and gas rules to update them from the last major revision in 2005. The current rules have been repealed and replaced with these revised rules , effective June 1, 2019. Should you have comments or questions, please contact: LaVonne Garrison [email protected] 801-538-5197
Torgerson Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence
Wildland Seed Permits
